I debated about whether or not to post this, but I knew the extra prayers were needed. On Monday my cousin who was in the Marines died. He had served a tour, but while still in became very sick. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor which took his life. He was an extended cousin, but the shock wave through the family has been extreme. I have another cousin who is 20 and is currently serving and this has hit him hard and proppelled him into an alcoholic fit of depression. I know some of you don't like me, but I ask those of you who would to spare a prayer for my family. Jordan was 25 years old.

BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid."
"It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03